Storytellers: Love Stories

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Elizabeth Wexler, wedding planner and founder of the wedding registry site Spennie . A private home wedding expert, Elizabeth shares the details that matter most when hosting a wedding at a private home--and what brides can focus on to make an unforgettable guest experience. With her platform, Spennie, Elizabeth highlights ho...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Maya Sank, founder of Maya Moves and recent bride with a passion for helping newlyweds hit the dance floor with confidence. Maya shares her tips for feeling comfortable during a first dance and opens up about her own wedding journey—including how she managed pre-wedding jitters.  Storytellers: Love Stories is bringing you new...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Brianna Clark, founder of Waverles, a brand known for its chic and timeless loungewear sets, perfect for getting ready on your wedding day. Brianna reflects on lessons learned from her own wedding day, providing tips on how to keep cool...even when things go wrong. Plus, Ali and Brianna also hint at an exciting collaboration...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with newlywed Ilana Dunn, host of the Seeing Other People podcast. Ilana shares tips on the things that she prioritized to make her wedding authentically “her”: from unconventionally forgoing a bridal party to picking out her getting-ready-day-of pajamas. As a newlywed, Ilana dives deep into the details and gives invaluable advice...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Lauren Grunstein, Vice President of Sales, PR, and Marketing for fine jewelry rental brand Verstolo. Lauren shares her tips on how to keep your day sparkling, from ring care to the timeless accessories that will make your wedding look shine.  Storytellers: Love Stories is bringing you new stories each week from the bridal ind...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali chats with Rachel Liverman, CEO and Founder of the facial revolution that is Glowbar. Rachel shares her personal journey in the skincare world, offering valuable advice to brides looking to get their skin wedding-day ready. Whether you’re mere weeks away or starting your beauty prep early, Rachel lends advice that will leave you glowing wit...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories , Ali is joined by Founder and Host of the podcast Conversations with Cam, Cameron Rogers, who gives a glimpse into her own wedding day and current life as a mom with her trademark candor. As a mental health advocate and content curator, Cameron shares the path she took to finding the platform and content that truly reflected *her,* and lets lis...

We’re back with a new episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, just in time for Bridal Fashion Week. In this episode, Ali sits down with iconic wedding dress designer Rita Vinieris. Rita, known for her timeless bridal styles and impeccable craftsmanship, shares her advice to brides looking for their perfect gown--from choosing the size of your entourage to staying confident in your final decision. R...

In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories , Ali sits down with her talented wedding planner: Sara Fried, founder and lead designer of Fete Nashville. With weddings featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, Huffpost Weddings, and BRIDES Magazine, Sara shares valuable advice for creating an unforgettable event that truly reflects the personal style of each couple. From venue selection to findi...

In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories , Ali sits down with her very own florist: Mary Love Richardson, the founder and creative force behind Rosemary & Finch. With a lifelong love of color and texture rooted in art and painting, Mary Love shares the inspiration behind her most unforgettable floral installations, giving tips to brides on how to choose a florist for their perfect day.  S...

In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Kate March, founder and designer of Undone by Kate. Kate shares how the challenges of the pandemic led her to rediscover her passion for fashion and sustainability. Tune in to hear how Kate is crafting one-of-a-kind and sustainable bridal looks with her brand, from the everyday bride to celebrities like Hannah Godwin. If you’re a br...

In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali is joined by evening wear designer Amani Saab. Amani discusses the importance she places on designing for comfort and authenticity, both in her collections and her own wedding dress. Amani also shares insights on how brides can create their own rules, ensuring their wedding day reflects their own personal style rather than conforming to traditiona...

In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Sydney Sadick joins Ali to explore the highs and lows of her wedding journey, from battling unexpected health challenges to juggling the demands of entrepreneurship. As the founding editor-in-chief and publisher of SPOTLIGHT Magazine, Sydney brings her insider knowledge of the luxury market to her wedding process, offering a unique perspective on the...

Welcome to 'Storytellers: Love Stories,' the podcast designed to ease your wedding planning stress and focus on what truly matters—your love story. Host Ali Stagnitta brings you guests each week to talk about everything from budgeting and timelines to finding the perfect dress—all the behind-the-scenes details that go into creating a day that reflects your perfect love story.  Bride-to-B...

Introducing Storytellers: Love Stories, a new podcast brought to you by Ali Stagnitta.  The series will bring you new stories each week from brides-to-be, newlyweds and bridal industry all-stars. Join Ali as she offers support, answers your burning bridal questions, and shares stories of successful big days.  This is Storytellers: Love Stories.  Subscribe to “Storytellers: Love Stories” on Apple P...